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My main gripe was the value we received in the trade down. We moved down nearly half a round for a 3rd. The players chosen were great finds but still question the value received @ the time.

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If your draft comes out better by making the trade than by not making the trade, then the "value" is not an issue. They had to decide to trade the trade that was offered or not trade at all.

They might have been better off this past draft by taking less than chart value to trade down. They probably could have gotten a 3rd to move down to #26 or #27. That could have resulted in:
#27 Lawrence
2nd ?
3rd-1 Trai Turner (the Guard that they wanted)
3rd-2 ?

Trai Turner was a very young player and entered the draft as a redshirt sophomore. He was not as far along in his development as Zack Martin; however, in a year he will likely be as good as Martin.

If your draft comes out better by making the trade than by not making the trade, then the "value" is not an issue. They had to decide to trade the trade that was offered or not trade at all.

They might have been better off this past draft by taking less than chart value to trade down. They probably could have gotten a 3rd to move down to #26 or #27. That could have resulted in:
#27 Lawrence
2nd ?
3rd-1 Trai Turner (the Guard that they wanted)
3rd-2 ?

Trai Turner was a very young player and entered the draft as a redshirt sophomore. He was not as far along in his development as Zack Martin; however, in a year he will likely be as good as Martin.

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I hear your point in that the team could've just stayed put and still selected Frederick; missing out on TW as a result of stubbornness. The same opportunity was presented this year, but Martin was taken as the "stand pat; safe pick." However, taking lesser value in a trade down may have resulted in the better draft overall. I love the emphasis on the OL and didn't love the 2/3rd trade up but I'm used to not getting what I want

They might have been better off this past draft by taking less than chart value to trade down. They probably could have gotten a 3rd to move down to #26 or #27. That could have resulted in:
#27 Lawrence
2nd ?
3rd-1 Trai Turner (the Guard that they wanted)
3rd-2 ?

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Well, we tried to trade with CLE and had a deal in place until they changed the terms when we were on the clock. Too late to make another deal, we made the pick.

Sounds like T. Williams, Carter and Claiborne are all progressing as need be. Maybe there's some hope for us after all, huh?
Hopefully, this will continue throughout the minicamps, TC and into the regular season. Lord knows, much progress is needed.
I felt all along that Williams would continue to develop admirably -- wasn't too sure about the other two, however. Good signs, all.

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Lets see what happens when they are up against others. This offense isnt really practicing against a defense paid to stop them.

Just goes to show you, you never can really tell about the draft. One year ago, everyone was trashing the Cowboys draft. Now, Frederick and Williams are both looking like serious building blocks after both put up very good rookie seasons. If Wilcox or Escobar hit, it is going to make it a really, really good draft for Dallas. If both those guys do, it'll be a fantastic draft.